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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 20, 1947
Page
2
A lengthy Horsham segment summarises in memoriam notices roadside market updates and social items. It lists deaths and memorials for Betts and others, mentions shop sale of a long running drapery business, rate matters and local weather, plus community events at Taylor’s Lake Hall and weddings in the district.
Mr Peter Young of McPherson Lalendie arrives in town with Master Duncan Gray McIntosh of Badleret College to discuss the school question at his home on McPherson street He was a guest of Mrs Rodan on McLachlan street Mrs Lot Jung was admitted to Base Hospital for unspecified reasons
Croquet notes show Saturday play arrangements and new fees. Members are asked to note the changes and ensure attendance as per the revised schedule and charges.
The Horsham Base Hospital Committee of Management faced a bank payment ultimatum and secured funds from the Charities Board to restore credit. The board provided a £3000 grant, £1100 from the Building Fund, and potential maintenance support, with government and board relief pledged to avert the hospital’s crisis.
The obituary notes the death of Alses aged about 47 years at the Horsbaue district home. The deceased was a former inmate of the institution for several months and left behind a wife Veronica Sheila Moloney and a daughter. Funeral arrangements were handled by Weight & Sons with services at the local chapel and a procession.
New York reports Rabbi Baruch Korff, a Committee member, saying Jews have parachuted into Palestine in the last three weeks from planes chartered by the Political Action Committee for Palestine. Additional Jews are in training for similar repatriation by air under supervision of former American military officials.
Disjointed text outlines a Food for Britain appeal and related charity effort. Mentions recognition of donors and a movement supporting wartime relief, with references to appeals, locations, and possible events or acknowledgments.
A contentious Wheat Stabilisation plan from the Australian Wheatgrowers Federation was debated at a Sydney conference and sent to branch offices for decision. Leaders including G Beans and C T Chapman argued plan stability, while opponents warned of risks to farm income and policy direction amid factional disputes.
Routine business dominated the Wimmers Shire Council meeting presided by Dr. Carter. The Country Roads Board updates cover Natimuk resealing, Horsham-Murton dirt edge maintenance, Jung North works, Horsham-Lubeck earthworks and gravelling, Red Gamm ramp surfacing, pipe culverts, and various earthwork adjustments with concern over wet weather delaying progress.
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